About the Artist

Muralist - Colette Stroffolino - Los Angeles, CA Artist

Wall Mural Artist – Los Angeles, CA

Hi, I’m Colette Stroffolino. Over the years I’ve painted hundreds of murals and still absolutely love creating with paint! “I enjoy going into a room with totally blank walls, brainstorming with you, understanding what it is you want, and the style you’d like, and pulling it all together for you.”

A good muralist will factor furniture arrangement into your mural layout so finished murals can be enjoyed through common room transitions.
(I often do this so well that when a client has me back a few years later, it’s usually to paint a different room. And they show me how their baby room is still being enjoyed by their 7-year-old!)

You are welcome to hang out with me while I am painting and watch your room transform. I’m often told, “It’s not just a painting – it’s an experience!”

So…What would you like?

  • A Simple Mural? (little background but lots of surprises sprinkled around your room)
  • A Single Wall Mural? (paint only on a single wall or the ceiling)
  • A custom Hand-painted Border? (a unique border created just for you)
  • or…the whole enchilada – A Full Room Mural? (every inch of wall and ceiling painted!)

How do we begin creating together? Call me at 818-994-1441

How did I get into Mural Painting?

Ever since I was little, I vowed to pick a career I really enjoyed.
I figured, “Since most people spend 40+ hours/week working…how much happier would I be if I LOVE my work?”

The only problem was that I enjoyed and was passionate about many things (and good at them, too). How could I pick just one? Slowly I figured it out. Pick one career, do it well…and when the time is right, learn more about my next passion and add it into the mix.
And that’s just what I did.

Colette Stroffolino – Wall Mural Artist, Children’s Entertainer & Author

BIO

After graduating from Kutztown University with a BFA in Fine Art, I didn’t know what sort of art I wanted to create yet, so I followed another passion – one that combined acting and my love of being around children. I started entertaining children at birthday parties, holiday parties, and mall events. “What I love about entertaining kids is that it’s obvious when I’ve done a good job. Seeing happy faces and knowing a child felt special and important for a moment in time, partially due to me, is priceless.”
I loved working with children it showed. I was offered a position teaching arts and crafts at a local daycare for their after school program. Overseeing crafts was fun and I found it fulfilling to see such young children so excited about learning basic art skills.
Since this was a big hit, besides Face Painting and twisting balloon animals, I also lead Arts and Craft Parties.

…But I still wanted to use my Fine Art skills.

So…how did I get into painting Wall Murals?

Back in Art School, I loved creating art to each professor’s specifications – It really stretched my imagination. But after graduating with a Fine Arts Degree, I realized I didn’t have a burning desire to create a specific kind of art.
I began my professional art career by hand-painting furniture and selling it on consignment at art/craft shows. Each piece of furniture had a different finish and transporting larger items was challenging…but it was a start.
When I got the idea of becoming a mural painter and started painting murals, everything fell into place!
 And, each client had specific preferences for their mural with different themes, styles, and colors. It was perfect!
I absolutely love bringing other people’s ideas to life.

As a child, I loved paint-by-number sets. “Painting murals is like painting a giant paint-by-number set, once the design decisions are made, and a sketch is on the wall!” I started out by painting a lot of baby nurseries and kids rooms. Since I enjoyed working with children so much, painting magical environments for kids felt like the next natural step in my career. Then, I branched out to include painting murals in other parts of homes as well as in businesses.

Apparently, when you start going in the right direction, everything flows. I have been working by referrals and repeat clients, ever since! View my work:  Wall Mural Examples.

After entertaining kids and painting murals simultaneously for over a decade, I still loved what I was doing…and decided it was time to learn something new. I learned Photoshop and how to create beautiful digital art. From 2008 to August 2017,  I had a line of wall decals. Although that store has closed, the same fun art is now available on print-to-order gifts in the Tots O Fun Gift Shop.

I also love writing.

I discovered I was an animal person when I got my first pet. She was a chihuahua.
I found a way to creatively combine my love of writing and my love of dogs by writing a book about having a pet for the first time. My girl, Lucie used to travel to work with me and hang out while I painted murals! The book, Small Dog, Big Adventures was published in February 2017. Find out more

Well, that’s the scoop about Colette Stroffolino. She found ways to combine her artistic talents and passions in a practical and fulfilling ways.

If you are interested in working with a wall mural artist who loves painting murals…and is passionate about creating the best mural she can for you…you know what to do.
Call me: 818-994-1441